# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=248 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 249 --- ## [Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations/90556)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations/90556 "2015-07-11T03:48:18Z")
Hi all. I am dizzy with all the Used Car recommendation sites and have decided to choose this one and stick with it. I am in the market for a solid used car under $10,000. If this is an appropriate topic, would the Commu… --- ## [New Tires - Would welcome advice/suggestions/feedback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-would-welcome-advice-suggestions-feedback/90509)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-would-welcome-advice-suggestions-feedback/90509 "2015-07-10T22:56:45Z")
Hey all, I am hoping that maybe some of you can give me your thoughts. I currently have a 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium. I need to get new tires, and I have narrowed it down to 2 brands. Now, I am hoping that you … --- ## [Brake pad material](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pad-material/90527)
**Author:** [@sss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sss)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pad-material/90527 "2015-07-10T02:17:55Z")
can someone please tell me, which is the best brake pad material for drum brake and disc brake ?????? --- ## [HELP! 2011 Subaru Impreza VS 2014 Jeep Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2011-subaru-impreza-vs-2014-jeep-patriot/90514)
**Author:** [@Roza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roza)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2011-subaru-impreza-vs-2014-jeep-patriot/90514 "2015-07-10T01:27:42Z")
In February I purchased a 2011 Subaru Impreza, 4 door sport with 26k miles, for 16,999. Now 3 months later I have pilled on over 10k miles due to work, and constantly feel cramped with no space because I load so much i… --- ## [2002 Honda CRV transmission issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-crv-transmission-issues/90342)
**Author:** [@juliwithoutane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juliwithoutane)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-crv-transmission-issues/90342 "2015-07-08T07:14:32Z")
Ok so I have taken my car to two different mechanics. Neither one found anything outrageously wrong with it, but the problem I'm having doesn't exactly seem good. Let me preface this by saying I know less than nothing a… --- ## [What is that big thing on my engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-that-big-thing-on-my-engine/90378)
**Author:** [@EllyEllis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllyEllis)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-that-big-thing-on-my-engine/90378 "2015-07-06T21:11:45Z")
2015 Jeep Cherokee has a thing on top of engine that looks like a big hat. Is that just for looks or to cut down engine noise or what. And how does it come off. --- ## [Subaru AWD and a spare tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-awd-and-a-spare-tire/90462)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-awd-and-a-spare-tire/90462 "2015-07-06T07:28:01Z")
Hey All, I wanted to get all of your advice on the best way to handle a subaru vehicle with AWD should I ever get a flat tire? This comes after we just had to replace a costly brand new tire on my wife's Acura TSX due… --- ## [What car should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-should-i-buy/90461)
**Author:** [@Frugalmommy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frugalmommy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-should-i-buy/90461 "2015-07-06T02:55:30Z")
I know Jeep Patriots don't get a lot of love, but I loved mine. I swore I'd drive it till I died. But my son totaled it, so I have to find something else. It was paid for & I can't afford payments right now, so I figure … --- ## [Chevy Malibu with stop-start - Is this just a means of accelerating engine wear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-with-stop-start-is-this-just-a-means-of-accelerating-engine-wear/90449)
**Author:** [@cvkealey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cvkealey)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2015, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-with-stop-start-is-this-just-a-means-of-accelerating-engine-wear/90449 "2015-07-04T00:38:38Z")
So, my wife's 2005 Malibu Maxx reached the end of its serviceable life recently and we decided to replace it with a new (2015) Malibu. She's loving the new car and I have to say I'm impressed (so far) by the quality and… --- ## [Turning Off A/C When Pulling Away from Stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-a-c-when-pulling-away-from-stops/90184)
**Author:** [@NetCast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NetCast)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-a-c-when-pulling-away-from-stops/90184 "2015-07-03T08:31:52Z")
In the summer I have a habit of switching off the air conditioner every time I pull away from a stop, then turn it back on after I get up to speed again. Because the engine needs the most power when pulling away from sto… --- ## [My radar detector detects both radar and Audis!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radar-detector-detects-both-radar-and-audis/90405)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radar-detector-detects-both-radar-and-audis/90405 "2015-07-01T17:02:43Z")
No, it's not my imagination. Whenever my radar detector sounds an alert, I slow down a bit and start looking for the police car. Sometimes when I am riding on the highway, the detector will sound continually for...mile… --- ## [Losing antifreeze out of coolent over flow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-antifreeze-out-of-coolent-over-flow/90436)
**Author:** [@JesusFreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JesusFreak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-antifreeze-out-of-coolent-over-flow/90436 "2015-06-30T09:45:25Z")
Why am i losing coolant out of overflow on a 1999 jeep Cherokee classic for ? --- ## [Headlight blues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-blues/90274)
**Author:** [@41\_Olds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/41_Olds)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-blues/90274 "2015-06-29T20:19:26Z")
I have a 1941 Oldsmobile and when I hit the headlight dimmer switch to select high beams my headlights cut out My car has all original wiring and I suspect a short at one of the terminal blocks. I am unsure how to trou… --- ## [Can't find info on interior dimensions for a Hummer H3. I prefer a 2012. Anyone with guidance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-info-on-interior-dimensions-for-a-hummer-h3-i-prefer-a-2012-anyone-with-guidance/90359)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-info-on-interior-dimensions-for-a-hummer-h3-i-prefer-a-2012-anyone-with-guidance/90359 "2015-06-29T06:23:22Z")
I'm interested in the size of the interior. I need lots of leg room and hip room and head room. My Tahoe fits the bill but I'm loving the look for the Hummer... --- ## [The newest auto-related scam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-newest-auto-related-scam/90361)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-newest-auto-related-scam/90361 "2015-06-29T06:12:56Z")
...has to do with bogus car insurance! According to this article, the scam has already hit Michigan very hard. In a one-day spot-check last year, cops found that 16% of the drivers whom they stopped had insurance cards… --- ## [Need New SUV 4WD With Fuel Economy and Mechanical Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-suv-4wd-with-fuel-economy-and-mechanical-reliability/90315)
**Author:** [@kbass60606](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kbass60606)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-suv-4wd-with-fuel-economy-and-mechanical-reliability/90315 "2015-06-28T09:42:00Z")
Hubby is legally blind so I'm the sole driver in the family. We want to buy a new SUV with 4WD that gets at least 20MPH in city and is considered extremely reliable from a mechanical standpoint. I can't deal with car p… --- ## [Need help buying first car - Really appreciate some good advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-buying-first-car-really-appreciate-some-good-advice/90426)
**Author:** [@kikster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kikster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-buying-first-car-really-appreciate-some-good-advice/90426 "2015-06-28T07:28:29Z")
Hi I'm currently looking at a few cars to buy and i was thinking of getting the "2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS s/c coupe 2 door" with a 150000 Km's for $5200 and this is in Canada, Ontario. If you guys can take a look at the… --- ## [Subaru Outback or Toyota Rav4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-or-toyota-rav4/90424)
**Author:** [@shankwheat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shankwheat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-or-toyota-rav4/90424 "2015-06-28T04:26:37Z")
I'm really bad at making decisions and I need some new wheels after my old Honda has become so rusty it won't pass inspection. I've narrowed my choices down to the 2015 Outback or the 2015 Toyota Rav 4, I live in the c… --- ## [Leaving the scene of an accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-scene-of-an-accident/90389)
**Author:** [@TheUltimateSunroof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheUltimateSunroof)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-scene-of-an-accident/90389 "2015-06-28T03:16:10Z")
There is a prevailing thought in the area that I live that if you get into an accident and move your car out of the roadway before the police arrive that you have committed the crime of leaving the scene of an accident. … --- ## [98 Impreza on a long trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-impreza-on-a-long-trip/90357)
**Author:** [@Hannah082](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hannah082)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-impreza-on-a-long-trip/90357 "2015-06-28T01:37:26Z")
Ok. So my boyfriend and I want to take a road trip. It would be from Connecticut to Myrtle Beach. He is concerned that because of the age and size of the car that it won't make the trip. It just reached 100,000 miles in … --- ## [Protecting the cat converter from misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-the-cat-converter-from-misfire/90419)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-the-cat-converter-from-misfire/90419 "2015-06-27T18:42:54Z")
It seems to me a bit of software in the engine computer could reduce the chance of converter damage due to single cylinder misfire. We all know there are people out there ignoring the flashing CEL, or need to limp to a s… --- ## [Airbag problem: Owners being told front passenger seat unusable for a year or more?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-problem-owners-being-told-front-passenger-seat-unusable-for-a-year-or-more/90393)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-problem-owners-being-told-front-passenger-seat-unusable-for-a-year-or-more/90393 "2015-06-27T15:53:44Z")
I heard on the radio the other day a car owner had been informed their car was affected by the recall. And that there were no replacement airbags available. And none were expected to become available for a year or more… --- ## [Missing knock sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-knock-sensor/90219)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-knock-sensor/90219 "2015-06-25T07:00:37Z")
I have a 85 Toyota Supra. I purchased a while ago with a bad engine. I replaced the engine from a junk yard. The engine came from a if I recall correct a 83, perhaps a 82. The junk yard told me the engine would work … --- ## [Using this website](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-this-website/90373)
**Author:** [@TX\_Flower\_Child](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TX_Flower_Child)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-this-website/90373 "2015-06-25T00:22:22Z")
Is there any 'help' for using this website? It's kinda confusing. --- ## [Takata airbag recall by VIN #](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takata-airbag-recall-by-vin/90311)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takata-airbag-recall-by-vin/90311 "2015-06-24T08:37:18Z")
The Safercar.gov web site has now been updated with the latest info on affected VINs. You can see if your car is included here: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/ --- ## [Toyota rav4 power outside mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-power-outside-mirrors/90347)
**Author:** [@susankay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susankay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-power-outside-mirrors/90347 "2015-06-23T08:49:54Z")
I have a 2013 Rav4. I can adjust my left mirror but the right side is inoperable. --- ## [255k on timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/255k-on-timing-belt/90338)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/255k-on-timing-belt/90338 "2015-06-23T05:53:46Z")
Looking at 05 vue with 3.5 Honda motor. Original owner is selling .never changed belt or WP. Mechanic said he would change it before driving it again. Seller says it runs fine. But they want to sell it. Runs fine. Think … --- ## [Which one is best chevrolet van or dodge caravan?I](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one-is-best-chevrolet-van-or-dodge-caravan-i/90300)
**Author:** [@johnfiore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnfiore)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-one-is-best-chevrolet-van-or-dodge-caravan-i/90300 "2015-06-22T20:26:46Z")
I need your suggestion to buy chevrolet cargo van or dodge caravan van. Which one would be best for commercial purposes? Any advice would be appreciate. --- ## [Has Jeremy Clarkson reached the end of the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-jeremy-clarkson-reached-the-end-of-the-road/89262)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-jeremy-clarkson-reached-the-end-of-the-road/89262 "2015-06-21T15:06:57Z")
...so to speak? He has run afoul of government authorities on a few previous occasions as a result of his comments, but a new incident has resulted in his suspension, and Top Gear will not be presented this Sunday in T… --- ## [Engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on/90286)
**Author:** [@san](https://community.cartalk.com/u/san)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on/90286 "2015-06-21T03:58:00Z")
Engine light shows" Airbag". Ram Auto did a diagnostic and error code did not show up. Ram tried to delete the code, could not. They suggested search re-calls since this is a hot topic in the news about Hyundai's problem… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=247) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=249)